Drivers are being asked to take simple safety measures after a spate of thefts from vehicles on the borders of Hounslow, Ealing, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Thieves struck a total of 95 cars and other motor vehicles across just five wards near the periphery of the three boroughs during August.

Police covering Chiswick Homefields, Southfield, Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith Broadway and Munster wards have teamed up to urge motorists there to take extra precautions.

PC Jack May-Robinson, of Hammersmith and Fulham Police, said: "A Majority of these incidents could have been avoided if drivers had taken simple crime prevention measures.

"During our daily patrols we regularly see valuables being displayed inside parked vehicles. With Christmas just around the corner, people will be out shopping and in many cases will be leaving their shopping inside vehicles whilst unattended.

"I urge residents to take simple measures such as removing valuable items from view and ensure no cables or satellite navigation or MP3 players are on display."

Extra uniformed and undercover officers will be patrolling these wards in coming months to prevent offences and catch offenders, and there will also be regular street briefings to advise people how to protect their valuables.

Police have advised people to follow these tips to prevent themselves becoming a victim: